CVE-2021-41057
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2021-41057 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. In WIBU CodeMeter Runtime before 7.30a, creating a crafted CmDongles symbolic link will overwrite the linked file without checking permissions.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In WIBU CodeMeter Runtime before 7.30a, creating a crafted CmDongles symbolic link will overwrite the linked file without checking permissions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wibu | Codemeter Runtime | < 7.30a |
| Siemens | Pss Cape | 14 |
| Siemens | Pss E | >= 34.0.0, < 34.9.1 |
| Siemens | Pss E | >= 35.0.0, < 35.3.2 |
| Siemens | Pss Odms | < 12.2.6.1 |
| Siemens | Sicam 230 | < 8.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Information Server | < 2019 |
| Siemens | Simatic Information Server | 2019 |
| Siemens | Simatic Pcs Neo | All versions |
| Siemens | Simatic Process Historian | <= 2019 |
| Siemens | Simatic Wincc Oa | <= 3.18 |
| Siemens | Simit | <= 10.0 |
References
- https://cdn.wibu.com/fileadmin/wibu_downloads/security_advisories/Advisory_WIBU-210910-01.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-580693.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wibu.com/us/support/security-advisories.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://cdn.wibu.com/fileadmin/wibu_downloads/security_advisories/Advisory_WIBU-210910-01.pdfMitigation, Vendor Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-580693.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wibu.com/us/support/security-advisories.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-41057?
In WIBU CodeMeter Runtime before 7.30a, creating a crafted CmDongles symbolic link will overwrite the linked file without checking permissions.
How severe is CVE-2021-41057?
CVE-2021-41057 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-41057?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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